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Key points
- Requires adapter to connect to PC.
- Lacks native XInput support, requiring the use of a XInput wrapper (see XInput wrappers) for games that do not support DirectInput or the controller natively.
- Mega Drive control pads are the logical progression from Master System control pads, replacing 1 and 2 with 𝐁 and 𝐂 respectively, while adding an extra two face buttons, 𝐀 and sᴛᴀʀᴛ to bring the total number of buttons to four.
- The controller connects to the system via a DE-9 port.
Inputs
- 4 × digital buttons: 𝐀, 𝐁, 𝐂, sᴛᴀʀᴛ
- 4 × digital directional buttons (d-pad): ↑, ↓, ←, →
Controller variations
- The Sega Mega Drive Control Pad (コントロールパッド) is the official controller of the Sega Mega Drive (or Sega Genesis in North America). Three button controllers are known officially as Control Pads in both North America and Europe, and SJ-3500s in Japan (following a system set up by the SG-1000). There are many "updates" and alternatives to this controller, the most notable being the Six Button Control Pad. This article covers only the basic three button variants.
- The Six Button Control Pad became the de facto controller for the Sega Mega Drive, replacing the standard Control Pad internationally around 1993/1994. It is officially known as the 6 Button Arcade Pad in North America and the Fighting Pad 6B (ファイティングパッド6B) in Japan.
Inputs
- 1 × analog stick
- 1 × digital shoulder buttons:: ᴍᴏᴅᴇ
- 7 × digital buttons: 𝐀, 𝐁, 𝐂, 𝐗, 𝗬, 𝐙, sᴛᴀʀᴛ
- 4 × digital directional buttons (d-pad): ↑, ↓, ←, →
- In September 2021, when Nintendo 64 games and Sega Genesis titles were added to Nintendo Switch Online alongside the Expansion Pack, wireless Nintendo 64 Controllers and SEGA Genesis Control Pads were released for use with their respective services.
Use with PC platforms
Windows
XInput wrapping
- Acting as native DirectInput controller, it's possible to use any of the generic wrappers. See the controller article for those.
Hardware
Mayflash SEGA Genesis & Mega Drive Controller Adapter
- The SEGA Genesis & Mega Drive Controller Adapter allows you to connect up to two SEGA Genesis & Mega Drive Controllers to PC or Nintendo Switch. With two Adapters, up to four SEGA Genesis & Mega Drive controllers can be used at the same time.
- Directly compatible with PC. No driver needed, just plug and play. Supports Xinput and Dinput.
- Supports Turbo/Auto Fire/Hold functions. The Left Stick and D-Pad can be switched.
- Compatible with Nintendo Switch console.
USB Genesis RetroPort
- Adapter to use 3 or 6 button Sega Genesis controllers.
- No drivers to install or update.
Bliss-Box Gamer-Pro
- Directly compatible with PC. No driver needed, just plug and play.
Other information
Technical information
Mayflash SEGA Genesis & Mega Drive Controller Adapter:
| Controller button | Button label and axis |
|---|---|
| A | Button 1 |
| B | Button 2 |
| X | Button 3 |
| Y | Button 4 |
| C | Button 5 |
| Z | Button 6 |
| Start | Button 10 |
| Left stick | POV |
| D-pad up | POV up |
| D-pad down | POV down |
| D-pad left | POV left |
| D-pad right | POV right |